Austin College
University Information
Austin College's Center for Global Learning facilitates Semester Abroad Studies and JanTerms. If a student would like to spend a semester abroad with Austin College, the he/she should stop by our office (Wright Campus Center #204) to begin the process. It is extremely important to go through the process in the office, otherwise the College will be unable to send the student's financial aid to the program and the student will need to withdraw from Austin College during their semester or year abroad. The Center's goal is to make each student's experience abroad a meaningful and engaging experience. In order for that to happen, students are required to go through the process in place at the Center.
We look forward to working with you and please read about other student's reviews and experiences at the different programs and locations that can be found at Abroad101.
Important Dates and Deadlines
As of right now, there are no firm deadlines in place for you to complete the Abroad101 Survey. However, before we can post your transcript from your sojourn abroad, you must complete the Abroad101 Survey and interview with the director (Truett Cates).
Thank you very much for your help and cooperation with this. We look forward to hearing about your time and experiences abroad!
"My experience has made me much more culturally aware and made me realize not to make generalizations or stereotypes and people of different culture. I was able to travel to different countries and see beautiful museums which I would not have been able to do unless abroad, that contributed to my experience greatly. My art history..."
Laura Z Austin College
"YES. "
Charles R Austin College
"One thing only: after I studied abroad in Mexico I have come to one conclusion, I moving to Mexico after I graduate in May 2011!!!"
Daniela N Austin College
"Absolutely. It's hard to put a value on what I've learned while I'm still here--it won't be until I have to change back that I'm really aware of what I have gained."
Katie A Austin College
"yes. I just had a blast. Culture isn't that huge.Its just a funny little aspect. "
Mark P Austin College
"INCREDIBLE"
Matthew M Austin College
"Yes. I learned a lot about myself and surprised myself with my own strengths. I learned so much from the lectures and research period too. "
Caitlin L Austin College
"I gained a whole other family that I love keeping in touch with! Definitely the best experience I could ever have!"
Sarah V Austin College
"I have such a better understanding and appreciation for all Asian cultures. I am still discovering things that I visited or saw in China that I didn't understand at the time, but have such amazing significance to history or the world today."
nickasio Austin College
"Extremely. Although I had many complaints about the program that I chose (not the internship aspect, but Arcadia), I got out of the trip exactly what I wanted to. Sometimes you have to move passed the inconveniences and make the trip what you want it to be. "
Lillie F Austin College
"It was incredibly worthwhile to me. It reminded me how much I love living abroad. It gave me a very nuanced understanding of a specific issue that interests me. "
Alicia H Austin College
"Absolutely. My entire outlook on life is changed. "
Matthew M Austin College
"How to get by in a completely new environment and grow to love it..it's the most worthwhile thing I've done thus far in my life."
Courtney K Austin College
"yes"
victoria a Austin College
"Yes. A thousand times yes. Let those words suffice for themselves. "
Anne D Austin College
"Yes and I plan on visiting the University again next year."
Shireen J Austin College
"Paris was amazing. I wish I had gone for a whole year."
Elise M Austin College
"among other things, I gained the ability to find my limits and surpass them. It was definitely worthwhile, and i can say that my only regret is that i didn't stay longer, and maybe even forever."
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Jarrett T Austin College
"I learned to trust myself. I gained confidence. My Spanish improved worlds. I also learned that while I loved my experience and would do it all over again if I could, I don't have the same thirst to live abroad forever that I used to have. I learned that I love to travel and that I want to travel abroad or live somewhere for a b..."
Katherine S Austin College
"Definitely worthwhile, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. "
Robert L Austin College
"I wouldn't change my experience for the world. It is a cliche statement, but it is so true. I loved all of my experience. While the start of my program sucked because Arcadia seemed unorganized, the second that I moved into my dorm, everything was great. I learned to be more independent and more outgoing. The experience real..."
Blair L Austin College
"I learned so much about the locals and culture. But I really learned a lot about myself, as far as my strengths and weaknesses go. Being outside of your comfort zone forces you to confront those issues head on. "
Shelbie M Austin College
"Of course. It helped me to become a more confident person, who now is prepared to experience new people and places. Also, I'm very proud of the connections I made with those that I met there."
Daniel W Austin College
"Yes"
Nicole B Austin College
